Modification History
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AHC10v4 |
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Description
This Qualification provides a vocational outcome in seed testing and analysis.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the Qualification
The preferred pathway for entry to this Qualification is AHC33512 Certificate III in Seed Testing.
Pathways from the Qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, MSL50109 Diploma of Laboratory Technology.
Additional Qualification advice
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this Qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual Unit of Competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements
Entrants into AHC41512 Certificate IV in Seed Testing are required to hold the following Units of Competency:
- AHCSDT301A Prepare a working sample
- AHCSDT302A Identify seeds
- AHCSDT304A Perform a seed purity analysis
- AHCSDT305A Perform a seed moisture test
- AHCSDT306A Perform a seed germination test
- AHCSDT307A Perform determination of other seeds by number
- AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes
- AHCWRK306A Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
- AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this Qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Complete eighteen (18) Units of Competency comprised of nine (9) core Units and nine (9) elective Units. |
Core Units of Competency |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCSDT402A |
Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection |
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AHCSDT404A |
Develop and implement laboratory policy and procedures |
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AHCSDT406A |
Undertake internal audits in a seed laboratory |
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AHCSDT409A |
Perform a tetrazolium seed viability test |
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AHCSDT410A |
Perform seed vigour test |
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AHCSDT411A |
Perform a 1000 seed weight test |
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AHCOHS401A |
Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes |
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AHCWRK401A |
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
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AHCWRK403A |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |
Elective Units of Competency |
- Select five (5) Units from the Elective list below.
- Select four (4) Units from the list below and/or this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate II, III or IV level.
Selected Units must be relevant to job outcomes in a seed testing laboratory.
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSDT401A |
Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory |
AHCSDT403A |
Perform an Anguina test on annual ryegrass seed |
AHCSDT405A |
Handle & store quarantinable materials |
AHCSDT407A |
Perform an endophytic seed test |
AHCSDT408A |
Perform an electrophoresis test on a seed sample |
MSL904001A |
Perform standard calibrations |
MSL924001A |
Process and interpret data |
MSL924002A |
Use laboratory application software |
MSL934002A |
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
MSL934003A |
Maintain and control stocks |